Just when you thought there is no craft that you enjoy, this list tells you five different and unique hobby ideas to consider.
Have you ever seen an afghan made from nylon stockings? It is one of the most durable afghans around and one of the warmest too. Both legs of panty hose can be used, thigh highs and even knee highs can be part of the afghan made from stockings.You might find some great ideas for crocheting and knitting using this site.
http://www.info.com/knitting%20afghans%20patterns?cb=27&cmp=4236&gclid=CLvRx7m4x7ECFQQaQgodsAsAcQ Enjoy a new craft of creating some useful items out of the materials you would ordinarily discard.
Save the plastic bags and intertwine them into a useful rug or mat for your dog or cat. There are so many uses for these plastic grocery bags instead of throwing them away.Use this link to see the finished plastic bag rug and the instructions too. Choose your plastic bag colors and let the creative fun begin.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Rug-from-Plastic-Grocery-Bags/
Ancient craft of basket weaving is still practiced today with a variety of end products.You will find uses for all types and all sizes of baskets for yourself and to give as gifts. Click on this link to find all your supplies to start your basket weaving project.
http://basketweaving.com The company has been in business since 1981 and gives personal attention to help weavers.
Quilling is the art craft of paper rolled and then placed to make designs, figures of animals, flowers and other decorative pieces of beauty. Not only is quilling enjoyed by the craft person, but the usefulness of the quilled object can decorate wedding invitations, greeting cards and birth announcements to name a few uses.Use this handy site to find your supplies to begin your quilling hobby for pleasure or profit.
http://www.elegantquilling.com
Any item you want to dress up with color, consider the art of transfer. Transferring is done quite simply with specific supplies as shown in this video on Youtube. Your ability to transfer is not taxing or costly, so you can create your own creation without any lessons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkJlgBIbHa0
Thanks for the list of unusual crafts.
great list...I'll come back to this one to check a few links. H5
select one here...